Doctor of Philosophy
Education
Monash University supports, promotes and conducts high quality research that holds significant impact in Australia and overseas. Graduates from Monash Education's doctoral courses occupy senior positions in education and research in many countries around the world within both the public and private sector. A PhD in Education enables you to complete extensive, independent research on an agreed topic under the supervision of at least two expert academics. Your research will aim to improve teaching practice and extend your expertise and skills relating to pressing educational issues. The thesis should make a significant contribution to human knowledge and theory, and demonstrate your ability to carry out independent research. A range of staff and services will be available to support you throughout your degree to enable you to be job-ready and make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. <div id=
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Frankston
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 041043E
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Course overview
Monash University supports, promotes and conducts high quality research that holds significant impact in Australia and overseas. Graduates from Monash Education's doctoral courses occupy senior positions in education and research in many countries around the world within both the public and private sector. A PhD in Education enables you to complete extensive, independent research on an agreed topic under the supervision of at least two expert academics. Your research will aim to improve teaching practice and extend your expertise and skills relating to pressing educational issues. The thesis should make a significant contribution to human knowledge and theory, and demonstrate your ability to carry out independent research. A range of staff and services will be available to support you throughout your degree to enable you to be job-ready and make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. <div id=
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Monash University – Home University All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. If Monash is to be your host institution, please speak with your preferred home institution about their application process. 2. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue their proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. 3. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Monash University – Home University All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. If Monash is to be your host institution, please speak with your preferred home institution about their application process. 2. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue their proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here. 3. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant discipline and research component; H2A-equivalent standard for doctoral entry or H2B/65+ for research master's entry; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Clayton | — | — | $47,793per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Clayton | — | — | $47,793per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Clayton | — | — | $47,793per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Peninsula | — | — | $47,793per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Peninsula | — | — | $47,793per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Peninsula | — | — | $47,793per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophymonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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